Student: But it’s really hard to get 7 readings into a 5 page paper
Prof: I know it’s difficult; it’s supposed to be. Think of it as a struggle, as your inner jihad.

–anth 340, middle eastern culture and society

[in the interfaith chapel]
Girl 1: I have to take off my shoes in here?
Girl 2: Yeah, I think it’s a religious thing.

–Birks Building

Grad Student 1: Dude, how do you know you’ll be able to handle that??
Grad Student 2: Please. When I was an undergrad, I was like THE environmental manager for this Jewish frat.
[prolonged pause]
Grad Student 1: You’re Jewish??
Grad Student 2: Umm, no, dude. I just care.
—Prince Arthur

Jewish Guy: Next semester I’m taking a class called ‘The Holocaust.’
Girl 1: But you’re Jewish!
Jewish Guy: I figure it’s a bird course.
Girl 2: But it’s all about how your people DIED!
Jewish Guy: But I’ve taken 4 classes on it, I’ve become so desensitized.

—St. Denis and Rue Ontario

[discussing the Orthodox Jews in Israel freeloading on the welfare system]

Professor: “They’re living ‘high off the—well, you cant say ‘high off the hog’ for orthodox jews, but…”

–Politics in Israel

Erin (HARDCORE JEW; in October): I think I’m gonna give up watching TV…
Alexa (CHRISTIAN; Erin’s close friend): What, for Lent?

- McConnell Residence

Girl (angrily): This class makes me hate being a Jew.

–Roddick Gates